Maastricht - Nava Tintarev takes a leading role in national computer science platforms
Jan 5, 2025 - In her everyday work at DACS, Tintarev leads a research programme specialising in explainable and human-centred artificial intelligence.
Higher Ed News
UC Irvine Gene Tsudik Receives 2025 Humboldt Research Award
Dec 22, 2025- Gene Tsudik, UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and ICS alumnus, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Humboldt Research Award
Amplify 2.0 ushers in a new era of AI-powered productivity at Vanderbilt
Jan 6, 2025 - This spring, Vanderbilt is launching Amplify 2.0, a significant expansion of the university’s generative AI platform that will give every user access to a personal AI email assistant, scheduling agent, and intelligent note-taker.
UU SCII - Rohan Basu Roy Recipient of Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2025
Dec 23, 2025 - This esteemed group of rising stars earned this honor for their exceptional early-career achievements and role in driving advancements across the computing landscape.
TAMIDS Fall 2025 Semester in Review
Dec 19, 2025 - TAMIDS continued to grow the data science community through workshops, seminars, and outreach events, whether with new collaborations or long-standing partnerships.
AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Cervical Cancer Treatment Planning
Jan 8, 2025 - UC San Diego researchers have developed a groundbreaking “one-click” AI tool that could transform how doctors plan specialized radiation treatments for cervical cancer, saving physician time, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the risk of human error.
Kent Livesay Discusses Making Data Science Approachable on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’
Jan 7, 2025 - Online MSDS student Kent Livesay discusses the importance of digital safety and protecting your data on "Inside the Numbers."
UChicago Researchers Help Launch First International Conference on AI Scientists in Beijing
Jan 5, 2025 - The conference brought together seven Nobel laureates and leaders in AI-driven science for a groundbreaking event exploring the future of automated scientific discovery
2026 Data Science Seed & Collaborative Grants
Jan 6, 2025 - DSI is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 Data Science Seed & Collaborative Grants, whose projects from across the university will stimulate innovation and support education in data-driven fields.
Oregon public universities consider controversial moves to achieve financial stability
Jan 7, 2025 - A university spending efficiency report concludes that to serve students and thrive financially, Oregon’s public universities must break from the status quo.
How many graduate borrowers will be impacted by the looming lending limits?
Jan 9, 2025 - A new analysis finds that roughly 28% of graduate borrowers in recent years have borrowed above the new caps taking effect in July.
Smartphone use cuts into school hours, with social media leading the way
Jan 7, 2026 - Teenagers spend about 8.5 hours a day on screen-based entertainment, and whether that is “good” or “bad” ultimately comes down to what they would be doing instead.
The book only gets 3 stars... but is considered great literature
Jan 6, 2026 - A new study from Aarhus University shows that star ratings of books are not always accurate.
Rising dual enrollment for high schoolers contributes to Wisconsin technical college growth
Jan 6, 2026 - The Wisconsin Technical College System is growing at a time when four-year universities are largely struggling with enrollment. Dual enrollment programs are one reason.
6 higher education trends to watch in 2026
Jan 8, 2026 - With a new year comes new enrollment challenges, shifting federal policies and increased pressure on college leaders to stand up for their institutions.
Local Higher Ed Leaders Discuss Adjusting to Workforce 'Uncertainties' Created by Artificial Intelligence
Jan 7, 2026 - Artificial intelligence is top of mind in higher ed, as leaders discuss how to prepare students for a workforce influenced by the technology.
Florida bill would ban public colleges from admitting undocumented students
Jan 5, 2026 - Undocumented immigrants in Florida won't be able to attend public universities if a sweeping new education bill passes the state legislature.
Government abandons RIFs impacting Education Department employees during shutdown
Jan 7, 2026 - A timeline tracing the Trump administration's efforts to slash half of the U.S. Department of Education's workforce.
NIH cap on indirect research costs struck down on appeal
Jan 6, 2025 - The agency announced a 15% across-the-board limit on overhead reimbursement in February, which judges so far have concluded was illegal.
AI chatbots miss urgent issues in queries about women's health
Jan 7, 2026 - AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini fail to give adequate advice for 60 per cent of queries relating to women’s health in a test created by medical professionals
What Americans think are the best majors for students entering college today: nursing and engineering
Dec 30, 2025 - The majors that the largest shares of Americans say they would personally find interesting — from a list of 40 included in the poll — aren’t exactly the same as the list Americans would recommend to students, and include history, psychology, and criminal justice.
How the University of Maine is planning its future while dealing with an $18 million budget deficit
Jan 3, 2026 - The state's flagship university is undergoing a major strategic planning process intended to respond to today's challenges in higher ed, from revenue struggles to academic shifts.
What’s in NIH’s settlement over delayed research funding?
Jan 5, 2026 - Over 5,000 grants from across the country are covered by the settlement, according to the Massachusetts attorney general’s office.
Duke University cut $299 million through buyouts, building closures in response to federal cuts
Dec 29, 2025 - After the Trump administration mandated that universities cut diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, limit international student enrollment and decrease their reliance on federally funded research, Duke University has spent the year finding $299 million in savings.
Will higher education researchers leave for opportunities abroad?
Jan 5, 2026 - As the Trump administration cuts funding to wide swaths of research, foreign countries are ramping up their efforts to recruit top U.S. talent.
7 AI Decisions That Will Define Higher Education In 2026
Dec 26, 2025 - A 2026 playbook for higher ed leaders: 7 decisions on AI infrastructure, governance evidence, student AI fluency, and agentic workflows that scale.
UVA School of Data Science
Dec 28, 2025 - A day in the life of a UVA B.S. in Data Science student studying abroad in Denmark.
TIOBE Index - TIOBE
Dec 24, 2025 - There were murmurs that R was on the way down, but this year R rose back up from 16 to 10.
New species are being discovered faster than ever before, study suggests
Dec 23, 2025 - Researchers projected that there may be 115,000 fish species and 41,000 amphibian species total, considerably higher than the 42,000 fish and 9,000 amphibian species currently known.
Georgia Tech AI4Science Center Awards Inaugural Seed Grants
Dec 16, 2025 - Launched earlier this semester, the center promotes cross-disciplinary research on AI tools that address scientific challenges.